ZIP 57042 (Madison, SD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 57042: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lake County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 35 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lake County compares with South Dakota
Lake County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lake County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.4 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.6% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 64% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 21.9% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 55% below the state |
| After dark | 3.1% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 86% below the state |
Compared with South Dakota, Lake County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Lake County: July the month with the most truck crashes: 25.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 35 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lake County since 2015: 7 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 125 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 25.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 21.9% of truck crashes, vs 48.8% for South Dakota.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 20.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.6% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 57042 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (South Dakota: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 57042 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than South Dakota.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lake County) |
|---|---|
| Sd Hwy 34 | 9 |
| Ave | 7 |
| US-81 | 5 |
| Sd Hwy 19 | 3 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| Se 4Th St | 1 |
ZIP 57042 at a glance
| Population | 7,756 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,868 |
| Median home value | $219,198 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lake County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | +14% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | +45% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -20% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 57042
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 57042?
35 truck crashes have been reported in Lake County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 7 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 57042?
July has the most truck crashes in Lake County, 25.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 57042?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lake County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 57042 compare with South Dakota for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 26.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lake County, vs 42.0 for South Dakota.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 57042?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.